SYLLABUS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY I

ATENEO DE ILOILO
Santa Maria Catholic School
High School Department
Pison Avenue, San Rafael, Mandurriao, Iloilo City


SYLLABUS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY I


I. COURSE TITLE: INTEGRATED SCIENCE

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Integrated Science Course is an intermediary science subject that deals with the basic ideas of physics, chemistry, biology and earth science. It is presented in a logical manner that aims to enhance the scientific skills and provide concepts and principles about science and technology for first year high school students.

Hence, the course provides experiments and learning activities that will give students opportunities to gain direct learning experiences. It furthermore helps students develop scientific skills and catch values that are essential for the continuous study of science and technology.

III. GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the school year, the students are expected to:
A. acquire introductory knowledge, skills and attitudes in the following branches of science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science;
B. develop scientific process skills in solving problems in the laboratory and in daily life;
C. demonstrate desirable scientific, analytical and critical-thinking attitudes and values; and
D. integrate the acquired knowledge, attitudes and skills in the exercise of social awareness and responsibility to society and environment.

IV. COURSE TOPICS AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

A. FIRST QUARTER

TOPICS

UNIT 1: THE STUDY OF SCIENCE: A JOURNEY

Chapter 1. Studying Science
1.1 Definition and Areas of Science
1.2 Science, Technology and Society
1.3 Branches of Science
1.4 Scientific Attitudes and Values
1.5 Outstanding Filipino and Foreign Scientists
1.6 Basic Laboratory Equipment
1.7 Measuring and Heating Devices
1.8 Safe Laboratory Operations and Techniques
1.9 Scientific Method

Chapter 2. Measurement
2.1 History of Measurement
2.2 Measurement Standards
2.3 Significant Figures
2.4 Accuracy and Precision
2.5 Scientific Notation
2.6 Unit Conversion
2.7 Graphing and Its Uses

UNIT 2: LET’S VOLTS IN: FORCE, MOTION AND WORK

Chapter 3. Force and Motion
3.1 Force
3.2 Newton’s Laws of Motion
3.3 Types of Force
3.4 Ways of Describing Motion

Chapter 4. Work
4.1 Work
4.2 Simple Machines
4.3 Efficiency of Machines

LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS AND EXERCISES

Activity No. 1: A Science Process Skill: Communicating
Activity No. 2: Traits of Scientists
Activity No. 3: Laboratory Apparatuses
Activity No. 4: Basic Laboratory Techniques
Activity No. 5: How to Conduct an Experiment- 1
Activity No. 6: How to Conduct an Experiment- 2
Activity No. 7: How to Conduct an Experiment- 3
Activity No. 8: What Type of Battery Should I Buy?
Activity No. 9: Significant Figures
Activity No. 10: Making Precise and Accurate Measurements
Activity No. 11: Movement through a Viscous Fluid
Activity No. 12: Forces in Action
Activity No. 13: Force Due to Friction
Activity No. 14: Racing Up and Down
Activity No. 15: Calculating Work
Activity No. 16: Doing Work with Machines

B. SECOND QUARTER

TOPICS

UNIT 3: UNDERSTANDING ENERGY

Chapter 5. Energy
5.1 Energy: Its Types and Forms
5.2 Transformation of Energy
5.3 Work and Energy
5.4 Sources of Energy
5.5 Current Energy Problems, Solutions and Actions

Chapter 6. Matter
6.1 Properties and Composition of Matter
6.2 Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
6.3 Law of Conservation of Mass
6.4 Changes in Matter
6.5 Natural Phenomena Related to Properties of Matter

UNIT 4: NATURALLY OCCURING CHANGES

Chapter 7. The Earth’s Lithosphere
7.1 Theories of the Origins of Landforms
7.2 Layers of the Earth
7.3 Rocks and Rock Cycle
7.4 Soil Formation
7.5 Natural Forces that Shape the Earth
7.6 Products of Weathering
7.7 Earth’s Minerals

LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS AND EXERCISES

Activity No. 17: A Form of Energy: Electricity
Activity No. 18: A Form of Energy: Heat (Conduction)
Activity No. 19: A Form of Energy: Heat (Convection)
Activity No. 20: Examples of Energy Transformation
Activity No. 21: Cooking with the Sun
Activity No. 22: Philippine Energy Resources
Activity No. 23: Particles of Matter
Activity No. 24: Molecules and Atoms
Activity No. 25: Atomic Number and Mass Number
Activity No. 26: Properties of Matter: Mass and Weight
Activity No. 27: Property of Matter: Volume
Activity No. 28: Measuring Volume
Activity No. 29: Density
Activity No. 30: Classification of Matter
Activity No. 31: Mixtures
Activity No. 32: Phase Change: A Physical Change
Activity No. 33: Example of a Chemical Change (Combination Reaction)
Activity No. 34: Example of a Chemical Change (Decomposition Reaction)
Activity No. 35: Example of a Chemical Change (Replacement Reaction)
Activity No. 36: Continental Drift
Activity No. 37: Plate Boundaries
Activity No. 38: Earth’s Structure and Dimension
Activity No. 39: The Rock Cycle
Activity No. 40: Characteristics and Composition of Soil
Activity No. 41: Earthquakes
Activity No. 42: An Earthquake’s Focus and Epicenter
Activity No. 43: Volcanoes

C. THIRD QUARTER

TOPICS

Chapter 8. The Earth’s Hydrosphere
8.1 Water: Its Importance and Properties
8.2 Water Cycle
8.3 River Formation
8.4 Ocean Currents
8.5 Water Pollution

Chapter 9. The Earth’s Atmosphere
9.1 Composition of the Atmosphere
9.2 Layers of the Atmosphere
9.3 Atmospheric Pressure

Chapter 10. Weather and Climate
10.1 Weather
10.2 Elements of Weather
10.3 Weather Disturbances
10.4 Weather Prediction
10.5 Climate of the Philippines
10.6 Safety during Dangerous Weather Conditions

UNIT 5: THE EARTH’S PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE

Chapter 11. Earth’s Physical Features
11.1 Earth’s Shape, Vital Statistics and Magnetic Field
11.2 Earth’s Motion
11.3 Earth’s Seasons
11.4 Earth’s Moon
11.5 Tides and Eclipses

Chapter 12. Members of the Solar System
12.1 The Sun: Its Layers and Activities
12.2 Inner and Outer Planets
12.3 Physical Properties of the Planets
12.4 Movements of the Planets
12.5 Minor Members of the Solar System



LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS AND EXERCISES

Activity No. 44: Ocean Surface Currents
Activity No. 45: Water Currents
Activity No. 46: Water Pollution
Activity No. 47: Some Properties of Air
Activity No. 48: Air Pollution
Activity No. 49: Winds
Activity No. 50: Tropical Cyclones
Activity No. 51: Climate of the Philippines
Activity No. 52: Measuring the Sun’s Diameter
Activity No. 53: Our Solar System
Activity No. 55: Some Characteristics of the Planets
Activity No. 56: A Scale Model of the Planets and their Relative Distances

D. FOURTH QUARTER

TOPICS

Chapter 13. Beyond the Solar System
13.1 Stars and its Characteristics
13.2 Life Cycle of a Star
13.3 Celestial Formations
13.4 Space Explorations

UNIT 6: LIVING THINGS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Chapter 14. Interactions: Links among Organisms
14.1 Types of Interactions
14.2 Beneficial or Harmful Relationships
14.3 Importance of Interactions Among Organisms

Chapter 15. The Cycles of Matter and Nutrients
15.1 The Importance of Matter and Nutrients Cycle
15.2 The Carbon-Oxygen Cycle
15.3 The Nitrogen Cycle
15.4 The Phosphorus Cycle

Chapter 16. The Ecosystem
16.1 Components of an Ecosystem
16.2 Food Chains and Food Webs
16.3 Flow of Energy
16.4 Humans and the Ecosystem

Chapter 17. People’s Activities and Their Harmful Effects on the Ecosystem
17.1 Growing Population
17.2 Pollution
17.3 Destruction of Natural Resources

Chapter 18. Ecosystem Management: Soil, Forest and Wildlife Conservation
18.1 Natural Resources and their Importance
18.2 Soil Conservation
18.3 Forest Conservation
18.4 Conservation of Natural Biota

Chapter 19. Healing and Restoring the Environment
19.1 Minimizing Waste and Maximizing Resources
19.2 Composting
19.3 Environmental Education Programs
19.4 Sustainable Development

LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS AND EXERCISES

Acstivity No. 57: Measurement of Distances to Stars
Activity No. 58: In Search of Truth
Activity No. 59: Ecological Relationships
Activity No. 60: Interactions in a Biotic Community
Activity No. 61: Climate and Living Things 1
Activity No. 62: Land Pollution
Activity No. 63: Environmental Problems in the Community

V. GRADE COMPONENTS

First, Second, and Fourth Quarter Third Quarter

Quiz 40% Quiz 57.14%
Exam 30% Project* 28.57%
Project* 20% Recitation** 14.29%
Recitation** 10% Total 100.00%
Total 100%

* Project includes Laboratory Experiments and Exercises, among others.
** Recitation covers class participation, home works, assignments, seat works, and oral recitation, among others.

Note: Percentage weight of the specific project and recitation items may vary per quarter. Corresponding rubrics or criteria for evaluation shall be introduced and clarified during the first days of the school year.

VI. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Official Integrated Science Textbook- Samano, E. and Santiago, F. (2010). Science, Environment, Technology and Society Integrated Science Textbook. SIBS Publishing House, Inc; plastic covered
2. Laboratory Manual- Rabago, L. M., et al. (2011). Laboratory Manual and Workbook in General Science Second Edition. Quezon City. VIBAL Publishing House, Inc., 2011.; plastic covered
3. Science Laboratory Manual of Procedures and Safety Measures
4. Bato Balani Magazine for Science and Technology, DIWA Scholastic Press, Inc. (Six Issues)
5. Integrated Science Notebook (spiral, 90-100 Leaves and plastic covered)
6. Brown Catalog Envelope (6” x 9”) for the Compilation of Quizzes
7. Intermediate Papers

VII. REFERENCES:

1. AMASOL, T.A. et al. (2003). Science and Technology for the Future I. Integrated Science Textbook. Diwa Scholastic Press Inc., Legaspi Village, 1229 Makati City.
2. DECELLA, C. (2009). High School Science Today I, Diwa Learning Systems Inc., Legaspi Village, 1229 Makati City.
3. FILECERTA, C., and PINAR, N. (2006). Breaking Through Integrated Science Textbook. C&E Publishing, Inc., 1672 Quezon Ave. South Triangle, Quezon City.
4. FOLLOSCO, G. (2004). Science and Technology in Today’s World Series: Integrated Science Textbook. SIBS Publishing House, Inc., 927 Quezon Ave., Quezon City.
5. GERVACIO, R. and VOCAL, A., Ph.D. (2005). Hands and Minds On Activities for General Science I. Innovative Educational Materials , Inc., 2356 Syquia St. Sta. Ana, Manila.
6. MENDOZA, E., REYES, M., and INES, M. D. (2003). Phoenix Science Series: Integrated Science and Technology. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc., 927 Quezon Ave., Quezon City.
7. PAVICO, J.M., and FARA-ON, G. (2006). Exploring Through Science: Integrated Science. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc., 927 Quezon Ave., Quezon City.
8. RABAGO, L. M., et al. (1995). Science and Technology I: General Science. VIBAL Publishing House, Inc., 1253 G. Araneta Ave., Quezon City.
9. RABAGO, L. M., et.al. (2010). Dynamic Science: An Integration of Physical and Biological Sciences 2nd Ed. Vibal Publishing House Inc., 1253 G. Araneta Ave., Quezon City.
10. RELIGIOSO, T. and VENGCO, L. (1995). Integrated Science 2nd. Ed. Phoenix Publishing House Inc., 927 Quezon Ave., Quezon City.
11. SANTOS, G.N. and OCAMPO, G. (2003). e-Science: The Next Generation. Rex Publishing House, 1977 C.M. Recto Ave. Manila.
12. SANTOS, G.N. and DANAC, A. (2009). Transformative Learning Approach: O-Science I, Rex Book Store Inc., 1977 C.M. Recto Ave. Manila.
13. VENGCO, L. and RELIGIOSO, T. (2008). You and the Natural World: Integrated Science 3rd Ed. Phoenix Publishing House Inc., 1253 G. Araneta Ave., Quezon City.
14. VILLAMIL, A. and SINUGBUHAN, R. (2003). Integrated Science 1. ABIVA Publishing House, Inc., Abiva Bldg., G. Araneta Ave, 1113 Quezon City.

15. INTERNET WEBSITES:
http://exploratorium.edu/explore/online.html
http://homeworkspost.com/high/science/
http://firstscience.com
http://scienceproject.com
http://sciencemadesimple.com
http://sciencedaily.com
http://super-science-fair-projects
http://diwa.ph
http://science.pppst.com/
http://internet4classrooms.com/science.htm
http://science.discovery.com/
http://refdesk.com/science.html
http://integratedsci.com.au
http://abc.net.au/science/
http://actionbioscience.org
http://sites.google.com/sites/mrsteeplescorner/

11. TEACHER’S BLOGSITE:
isciencewithmamanne.blogspot.com

VIII. CONSULTATION TIME:
Academic consultations are highly encouraged by the subject teacher by appointment during school hours depending on his availability. Students and/or parents may still be accommodated after class (4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. only) if deemed necessary and upon appointment set two days (or earlier) before the said consultation.


Prepared by:
Ms. ANNALIE N. TORIBIO
Integrated Science Teacher
E-mail: annalietoribio@yahoo.com
Cellular Phone No.: 0928-2398088




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